So glad to have stumbled across your video. I am very concerned, bordering on outrage at the number of doctors who I have seen very recently on KZitem pushing progestins. I’ve sent messages which of course went on, answered to basically ask why are you pushing a cancer-causing option? It is such a disservice to women. Ty for your video
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
2 ай бұрын
@@grayisthenewblonde so often the terms progesterone and progestin are used interchangeably - it’s one of my biggest frustrations because they are DIFFERENT molecular structures and act differently in the body. My goal is to educate women so they can use the right terminology and advocate for themselves 💗
@carriebilbrey
2 ай бұрын
My doctor has prescribed what I asked of him…estradiol patch, 100mg Prometrium, and testosterone. I am way more informed than he is so he is allowing me to test this out for 90 days and do another blood draw at that point. I have been on it for 2 weeks and then got a cycle. I am late peri. I could feel my estrogen naturally rise on day 4 of my bleed and so I didn’t think I should apply my patch. I feel great and am afraid too much estrogen would give me not so pretty symptoms. Prior to this bleed I went 4 months without a cycle and always know when my estrogen goes down…which is why I wanted to try HRT. I guess I just don’t know if I should keep applying the patch even knowing that my estrogen has risen because of my period. Yes, this is probably why it helps to work with someone fluent in all of this but money is an issue and because my doc is willing to prescribe this is what I have to work with for now. What would be the benefit for keeping the patch going even if it means I may have too high estrogen for a time?
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
2 ай бұрын
Estrogen will fluctuate in peri - a lot. Estrogen HRT helps mitigate the symptoms that come with those ups and downs. Some providers believe in cycling HRT or using at certain points in your cycle. I personally use the patch and take it all month. You’ll know when your dose is too high but also know 100 mg Prometrium/progesterone may not be enough. Too many women think they have “too much estrogen” when it’s often a case of too little progesterone. And yes, there’s a trial period and working with someone to find your sweet spot. And as you age, your needs will change. I just adjusted my own (increasing both progesterone and estradiol). Hope that helps 💗
@cynthiaphillips9373
2 ай бұрын
@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 how can progesterone be adjusted? It only comes in 100mg and 200mg. I started 100mg a week ago and experienced a drop in heart rate and blood pressure. It's gotten better but I don't feel 100% yet.
@26evajdiaz
Ай бұрын
@@carriebilbrey estrogen is at it lowest while on a period that’s when I feel the worst but Dr Claudia is right I’m glad that you mentioned this with adjusting accordingly.
@puffchickpam1
Ай бұрын
Get micronized progesterone instead of prometrium. Can’t believe they’re still using that. Comes from a compounding pharmacy. May even need a new doctor
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
Ай бұрын
@@puffchickpam1 Prometrium IS micronized progesterone - you must be getting confused with Prempro which is a combo estrogen and PROGESTIN - which is not bioidentical. Prometrium is commercial/FDA approved and is, in fact, bioidentical. You could also get compounded progesterone at a compounding pharmacy of course, but it’s not always accessible for all, nor covered by insurance.
@Karikk72
3 ай бұрын
Thank yu for explaining the slow route. And that yu can feel worse before better !!!!!
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
3 ай бұрын
My pleasure - I wish more people talked about this so women know what to expect 💗
@Karikk72
3 ай бұрын
@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 me too !
@kimbe910
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@26evajdiaz
Ай бұрын
Thank you for clearing the HRT effects it’s true been on Climara very lowest dose and have very tender breast my cortisol goes up and down might need to increase in the next two to three weeks. Or how long would you recommend waiting I’ve been on for a month and a half.
@nicolematthews5930
4 ай бұрын
Since starting my Estradiol .25mg patch and 100 of Progesterone my blood sugar has been very high. I am diabetic and wear a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor. I am trying the hormones to hopefully address shortness of breath for 2 weeks prior to my period every single month for years now. Any thoughts or suggestions on this issue of higher blood glucose?
@evianevans292
4 ай бұрын
Try intermittent fasting, i eat 2 meals a day 3-5 hours apart and fast 12-16 a hours a day and my fasted glucose level went from 105 to 85 in two months i also went semi keto by just cutting out process carbs and replacing half the flour i use with zero carb flour, cream cheese and pork rinds panko and making alot of meat and fruit jerky for snacks
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
3 ай бұрын
You’re certain your blood sugar is high since starting them? And are you testing glucose, HbA1c and insulin? I wouldn’t rely on glucose alone. And so many factors here - not sure what your diet is like, stress level, etc.
@nicolematthews5930
3 ай бұрын
Yes I wear the Dexcom G7 and have been for many years. I have data from before and now during. I also have bloodwork every 3 months.
@nicolematthews5930
3 ай бұрын
@@evianevans292 I stop eating at 7pm and don't eat until 11AM. Unfortunately, my old "tricks" don't work anymore.
@destinyramsey4
4 ай бұрын
Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is for HRT but what about BHRT? Am I suppose to fall in line with hrt stuff when i'm on bhrt or is that a horse of a different color?
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
3 ай бұрын
Not sure I understand your question. I use the terms BHRT and HRT interchangeably - but I’m always referring to bioidentical hormones.
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
3 ай бұрын
You may want to watch this video if you haven’t yet: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0puPv6xjsYaXm4Isi=6J3DwTjiLHMg74Iq
@cynthiaphillips9373
2 ай бұрын
I had an ablation over 10 years ago but still have a uterus. What dosage do you recommend for progesterone?
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
2 ай бұрын
@@cynthiaphillips9373 I don’t know what dose you need, but most women start at 100 mg and increase if necessary.
@anne10127
4 ай бұрын
My provider said that exact thing about estrogen… that she wouldn’t prescribe it because I still have a cycle. She is a big supporter of hrt generally. What info can I share with her?
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
3 ай бұрын
I would give her a list of low estrogen symptoms that you have 💗
@paulbarnett7588
4 ай бұрын
Replacement Therapy is better than nothing but the root causes of hormonal imbalance was hidden from us in plain sight, having us focusing on the major function of the ovaries and not their main function. This is where the subtleness lies !
@26evajdiaz
Ай бұрын
Thank you for clearing the HRT effects it’s true been on Climara very lowest dose and have very tender breast my cortisol goes up and down might need to increase in the next two to three weeks. Or how long would you recommend waiting I’ve been on for a month and a half.
@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545
Ай бұрын
Is it an estradiol only patch or does it have levonorgestrel as well? If it's estradiol only, you should also be on progesterone (oral micronized such as Prometrium). If it has levonorgestrel, I would opt for an estradiol only patch and also get an RX for Prometrium. Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is NOT bioidentical progesterone.
@26evajdiaz
Ай бұрын
@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 I’m on an estridiol patch .25 mg and a generic of progestin (provera) 2.5mg. I’m going to get checked with ultrasound on left breast area next week but was told I might be benign cyst looking at from last time ultrasound. It’s been said HRT caused tender breast and hoped subside in the next few weeks.
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